Cartier Tank Palissandre Jumbo Rosewood Dial Manual Wind Wood Wristwatch 1975

Basic Information
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank
Reference Number: 21611 / 2512
Movement: Manual winding
Case Material: Silver (Electroplated 18K yellow gold, 20 microns thick)
Bracelet Material: Leather
Year of Production: 1975 (Approximation)
Condition: The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.
Scope of Delivery: No original box, no original papers
Gender: Men's watch / Unisex
Location: United States of America, Florida, Ft. Lauderdale
Price: $5,500
Availability: Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement: Manual winding

Case
Case Material: Silver with rosewood sides and 18K gold electroplating
Case Diameter: 25 x 33.5 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Water Resistance: Not water resistant
Bezel Material: Silver
Crystal: Mineral glass
Dial: Brown (Rosewood)
Dial Numerals: Roman numerals

Bracelet/Strap
Bracelet Material: Leather (Replacement strap)
Bracelet Color: Brown
Clasp: Buckle
Clasp Material: Silver (Original Cartier vermeil buckle)

Overview
A very rare and vintage Cartier Tank Vermeil Palissandre. This collectible wristwatch features a unique rosewood dial and matching rosewood case sides. It is all original Cartier, except for the replacement band. The case is electroplated with 18K yellow gold (20 microns thick) over sterling silver.

The manual winding movement is housed in a 25 mm x 33.5 mm case (excluding crown), with gold Roman numeral hour markers and gold sword hands. The dial is protected by a mineral glass crystal. The original crown is adorned with a synthetic blue sapphire cabochon.

Bracelet
The watch is fitted with a generic leather strap and the original Cartier vermeil buckle.

Condition
The watch is in excellent vintage condition. Light hairline scratches are visible on the case back, crystal, and buckle. The watch is running and fully functional but is not waterproof.